Stearns Tech Talk

E67: Apple Watch sales have Horrible timing and it comes down to hardware

This episode is also available on Youtube https://youtu.be/xCzkLKuDiU8 [https://youtu.be/xCzkLKuDiU8] Links to deals are non-affiliate. 0:00 - Intro / Stadia update 0:45 - Peter Clark https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/18/apple-senior-designer-left-the-company/ [https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/18/apple-senior-designer-left-the-company/] 1:42 - Apple Stores in Hawaii https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/19/apple-permanently-closing-apple-royal-hawaiian-retail-store-next-month-after-15-years/ [https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/19/apple-permanently-closing-apple-royal-hawaiian-retail-store-next-month-after-15-years/] 2:26 - Magsafe on 2024 iPads? https://www.macrumors.com/2023/12/18/ipad-pro-magsafe-charging/ [https://www.macrumors.com/2023/12/18/ipad-pro-magsafe-charging/] 4:05 - iOS 17.2.1 4:34 - Google Messages Wallpaper https://www.androidauthority.com/google-messages-rcs-wallpaper-3395361/ [https://www.androidauthority.com/google-messages-rcs-wallpaper-3395361/] 5:24 - Google "Pixie" https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/google-pixie-pixel-9-report [https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/google-pixie-pixel-9-report] 6:53 - Gmail; UNSUBSCRIBE https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/gmail-blue-unsubscribe-button-on-the-web [https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/gmail-blue-unsubscribe-button-on-the-web] 8:14 - Ultra-wide Astrophotography https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-8-pro-ultrawide-astrophotography-mode-3395778/ [https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-8-pro-ultrawide-astrophotography-mode-3395778/] 10:09 - Deals Pixel Fold - https://a.co/d/g6JgpU1 [https://a.co/d/g6JgpU1] 11:15 - Youtube revises Ad layouts in videos https://cordcuttersnews.com/youtube-will-start-showing-fewer-ads-but-theres-a-catch/ [https://cordcuttersnews.com/youtube-will-start-showing-fewer-ads-but-theres-a-catch/] 14:11 - Nothing Phone 2a? https://www.androidauthority.com/nothing-phone-2a-specs-launch-date-features-3395319/ [https://www.androidauthority.com/nothing-phone-2a-specs-launch-date-features-3395319/] 17:23 - Minecraft Update on Xbox Series Consoles https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/minecraft-xbox-4k-resolution-patch-notes/ [https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/minecraft-xbox-4k-resolution-patch-notes/] 19:52 - T-mobile free line promo (BYOD) https://www.phonearena.com/news/T-Mobile-has-a-special-something-for-select-customers-as-a-year-end-gift_id153610 [https://www.phonearena.com/news/T-Mobile-has-a-special-something-for-select-customers-as-a-year-end-gift_id153610] 21:16 - The Apple Watch Ban (U.S.) https://www.macrumors.com/2023/12/18/apple-watch-import-ban-software-fix/ [https://www.macrumors.com/2023/12/18/apple-watch-import-ban-software-fix/]

E65: Beeper Mini (Pt1) | iOS17.2 Expectations | Degrading Discord ??

* This Episode is available on Youtube [https://youtu.be/Q8feBTlKQDY] * Due to Character limitation, see all sourced links in this Google Doc [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h-0dVGMctLj_0ekZyGnGV28lLQZW5s080AYXZp4k954/edit?usp=sharing]. * All Deals are non-affiliated links. 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - OnePlus 12 0:55 - Stray on the Mac 1:20 - Hulu and Disney+ 3:08 - Instagram & FB Messenger 5:49 - Qi2 Availability on more iPhones 6:44 - iOS 17.2 Primary Features 10:35 - Battery: Full (Pixel Watch) Version number: 2.1.0.576785526 11:41 - Deals Pixel Watch 2 - https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/the-google-pixel-watch-2-just-got-its-first-major-discount-and-its-a-biggie [https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/the-google-pixel-watch-2-just-got-its-first-major-discount-and-its-a-biggie] Moto RAZR+ - https://a.co/d/jdZyjPd [https://a.co/d/jdZyjPd] 13:38 - WIndows 10 ESU 15:18 - Layoffs Keep Coming 17:44 - nEverNote 20:01 - Oppo Find X7 25:29 - Tax Credit. Tesla 26:57 - Controversy on Discord 32:44 - "Beep Beep!"

E64: Apple Says, RC'Yes | Is Nothing Secure? | Dbrand's Case for Copyright Infringement

0:00 - Belated, Happy Thanksgiving 1:10 - WatchOS 10.2 Beta https://www.macrumors.com/2023/11/15/watchos-10-2-watch-face-swipe-change/ [https://www.macrumors.com/2023/11/15/watchos-10-2-watch-face-swipe-change/] 2:38 - Last Roar for Lion/Mountain Lion https://www.macrumors.com/2023/11/15/apple-discontinues-the-last-macos-install-cds/ [https://www.macrumors.com/2023/11/15/apple-discontinues-the-last-macos-install-cds/] 4:46 - Qi2 on the Horizon https://9to5google.com/2023/11/15/qi2-certification-google-pixel-likelihood/ [https://9to5google.com/2023/11/15/qi2-certification-google-pixel-likelihood/] 7:13 - More Apple - X Controversy https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-pausing-advertising-on-x-following-latest-elon-musk-controversy.2411296/ [https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-pausing-advertising-on-x-following-latest-elon-musk-controversy.2411296/] 9:23 - Amazon Auto ? https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/16/23964233/amazon-car-online-sale-hyundai-dealer-alexa [https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/16/23964233/amazon-car-online-sale-hyundai-dealer-alexa] 12:15 - Craziness Concerning Casetify https://www.phonearena.com/news/casetify-sued-by-dbrand-for-stealing-teardown-skin-designs_id152907 [https://www.phonearena.com/news/casetify-sued-by-dbrand-for-stealing-teardown-skin-designs_id152907] 17:26 - No Deals This Week 17:45 - Youtube Limitations with AdBlockers https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/youtube-loads-slower-on-firefox [https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/youtube-loads-slower-on-firefox] 22:53 - Youtube Playables 28:18 - Nothing/SunBird Falters https://www.phonearena.com/news/nothing-chats-beta-pulled-from-play-store_id152720 [https://www.phonearena.com/news/nothing-chats-beta-pulled-from-play-store_id152720] 31:00 - And Apple Answers Back https://9to5mac.com/2023/11/16/apple-rcs-coming-to-iphone/ [https://9to5mac.com/2023/11/16/apple-rcs-coming-to-iphone/]

E63: Things are Looking a Little Blue for Nothing and a Little Sweet from Xbox

This episode is available on Youtube [https://youtu.be/3njKDK73seg] Deals in this description are not affiliate links 0:00 - Monday Night Football 1:55 - Xbox "Sweet"stakes https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/11/13/xbox-wonka-chocolate-controller/ [https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/11/13/xbox-wonka-chocolate-controller/] 4:33 - Zelda https://www.androidauthority.com/nintendo-legend-of-zelda-film-3383552/ [https://www.androidauthority.com/nintendo-legend-of-zelda-film-3383552/] 5:46 - Reminder: Google's Account Purge 6:33 - Walmart's Sensory Friendly Shopping Returns https://www.wsoctv.com/news/trending/walmart-brings-back-sensory-friendly-shopping-hours-all-stores/RZIZV5CGSBC4HFLHLAMQBSEJGQ/?outputType=amp [https://www.wsoctv.com/news/trending/walmart-brings-back-sensory-friendly-shopping-hours-all-stores/RZIZV5CGSBC4HFLHLAMQBSEJGQ/?outputType=amp] 7:59 - Rumor: Verizon to combine Max and Flix as a perk https://gizmodo.com/max-netflix-verizon-ad-tier-savings-streaming-bundle-1851012269 [https://gizmodo.com/max-netflix-verizon-ad-tier-savings-streaming-bundle-1851012269] 9:31 - Deals - The OnePlus 11 is $150 over at Best Buy - no activation catch with that deal. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sku/6531251.p?skuId=6531251 [https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sku/6531251.p?skuId=6531251] - Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless Camera is $500 off at Best Buy https://www.bestbuy.com/site/canon-eos-r5-mirrorless-camera-body-only-black/6420364.p?skuId=6420364 [https://www.bestbuy.com/site/canon-eos-r5-mirrorless-camera-body-only-black/6420364.p?skuId=6420364] 10:21 - iOS 18 https://9to5mac.com/2023/11/12/ios-18-features-design-changes-report/ [https://9to5mac.com/2023/11/12/ios-18-features-design-changes-report/] https://www.phonearena.com/news/ios-18-development-on-hold_id152371 [https://www.phonearena.com/news/ios-18-development-on-hold_id152371] 15:16 - Game Pass Notifications https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/xbox-game-pass-ultimate-feature-money/ [https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/xbox-game-pass-ultimate-feature-money/] 17:01 - OnePlus Watch 2 https://www.androidauthority.com/onplus-watch-2-render-leak-3384581/ [https://www.androidauthority.com/onplus-watch-2-render-leak-3384581/] 20:27 - Nothing better than iMessage? https://youtube.com/watch?v=A9PP8AeSbbo&si=3nwCvXkgbjvNkLcB [https://youtube.com/watch?v=A9PP8AeSbbo&si=3nwCvXkgbjvNkLcB]

E61: Mario Kart; Wave 6 | Apple Music Voice Only | X's and Oh's

0:00 - WatchOS 10.1.1 1:08 - RetroSpeckt iPods https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-ipods-get-hot-again_id152285 [https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-ipods-get-hot-again_id152285] 2:11 - Mario Kart Wave 6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-kASUEEXn8 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-kASUEEXn8] 4:51 - 50k for a Username https://www.pcmag.com/news/x-is-reportedly-selling-inactive-usernames-for-50000 [https://www.pcmag.com/news/x-is-reportedly-selling-inactive-usernames-for-50000] 6:52 - Disney Ready to own all of Hulu https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/1/23875523/disney-comcast-hulu-stake-sale?fbclid=IwAR3fIXfD9xn4ZEPCwagkKcwHFCkD5c68AgurErHsCQxkBD6_vDGEpz_Ww9k [https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/1/23875523/disney-comcast-hulu-stake-sale?fbclid=IwAR3fIXfD9xn4ZEPCwagkKcwHFCkD5c68AgurErHsCQxkBD6_vDGEpz_Ww9k] 6:48 - Deals 9:25 - Apple Ditching one of their Plans https://9to5mac.com/2023/11/01/apple-music-discontinues-voice-plan-siri/ [https://9to5mac.com/2023/11/01/apple-music-discontinues-voice-plan-siri/] 12:40 - International Rates; Youtube Premium https://www.androidpolice.com/youtube-premium-price-hike-goes-global-days-after-ad-block-crackdown/ [https://www.androidpolice.com/youtube-premium-price-hike-goes-global-days-after-ad-block-crackdown/] 14:59 - NASA Streaming Content https://www.androidauthority.com/nasa-plus-streaming-service-3381565/ [https://www.androidauthority.com/nasa-plus-streaming-service-3381565/] 17:02 - Twitter is fully pay-walled